The Wanaka area includes Wanaka town, Cardrona, Lake Hawea and Makarora.
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Wanaka Area
Lake Wanaka in the heart of the Southern Lakes region of the South Island is one of New Zealand's most popular year round holiday resorts. Wanaka and Hawea are two of the most beautiful lakes in New Zealand.Surrounded by stunning mountains including Mount Aspiring National Park, the lakes and rivers in the area offer excellent boating, fishing, kayaking and swimming.
Historically a gold mining town, the Wanaka area is now renowned for its high country farming, wineries and wide range of outdoor activities. It is a key winter sports destination with world class ski fields, heli-skiing and nordic skiing and a lively restaurant and café scene.
'Warbirds Over Wanaka' held every two years is classed as one of the best warbird shows in the world and World War II fighter aircraft can be seen at the New Zealand Fighter Pilots Museum.
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Wilkin River Jets Makaroa Jetboating experiences in southern Rivers and lakes near Lake Wanaka. Enjoy a 50km wilderness river journey amidst native beech forest,ancient river valleys and rugged ice cap mountains - Wilkin River Jets Pioneers of shallow water jet boating. Established 1968. Website >>>>> | |||
Wanaka's most popular tours & attractions. Book "The things you do when you get there..." Great tours, caving and cave visits, sightseeing, attractions and activities, lots of tour info and secure bookings online Website >>>>> | |||
Siberia Wilderness Adventure Helicopter flight, wilderness walk and jetboat experience. A four hour half day wilderness experience combining a helicopter scenic flight over Mt Aspiring national park and glaciers, 3 hour wilderness walk and rendevous with Wilkin River Jets for a thrilling river jet safari back to base. Website >>>>> | |||
Wanaka Travel Guide Accommodation & tourist information for Wanaka, New Zealand. Visitors guide and tourism information for Wanaka New Zealand including accommodation, tours, activities, attractions, transport, maps, weather & more for planning your Wanaka holiday. Website >>>>> |











